Turkey is in talks with all parties in Afghanistan, including the Taliban and views messages from the group since taking control of the country positively, says Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman al Safadi attend a joint news conference in Amman, Jordan on August 17, 2021. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday that Turkey views messages from the Taliban group positively. Speaking at a news conference in Jordan on Tuesday, Cavusoglu said Ankara would continue talks with the United States and other allies over the security of Kabul airport and the transition in Afghanistan.
Turkey will continue to support Afghanistan's economic development, stability and peace, Cavusoglu said.Kabul embassy moved to Kabul airport Turkey relocated its embassy staff to the airport as Taliban forces moved in on the capital over the weekend, and evacuated more than 300 Turkish nationals from Afghanistan.All necessary measures have been taken regarding Turkey's diplomatic missions and personnel in Afghanistan, he said.
While some Turkish citizens are leaving Afghanistan amid the latest developments with the Taliban, Cavusoglu said there are Turkish citizens who wished to remain in the country.
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